General Club Facts:

Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States
Membership in the BCHC is $10.00 per person per year in order to receive the quarterly newsletter. Further information on membership can be obtained when attending a scheduled hike. Other subgroups within the BCHC are the "Thursday Wanderers." Most hikes are followed by a dinner stop. We call ourselves "The Eating Club with a Hiking Disorder"! ****Hiking and Trail Guidelines: ** Be courteous & stay behind the leader unless directed otherwise.** Offer $.10/mile to driver when carpooling. * *In the event of inclement weather, the hike may be canceled.** Please leave your pets at home.**If unable to keep a club commitment, please find a replacement. * Wear blaze orange during hunting season (Sept 1 to last day of Feb). * Appropriate footwear and attire should match the type of hike.** If you leave the hike early, notify the hike leader or ask someone to do that for you.** Bring water and food as the hike description and weather demand.* * Hiking involves risk. Come out prepared and know your capabilities. Each hiker is responsible for their own safety and well-being.

Friday, August 30, 2013

Saturday September 28, 2013 - Schuylkill Haven Hike & Boro Days


Approx. 6 miles

We will do about a 6 mile hike around the Boro on trails, through a park, around the Island, and some sidewalks past Willie’s Alma Mater. We can join in the Boro festivities, entertainment, and eat at the food stands if you choose.

1st Meeting place: 9:30 am, parking lot at Blue Marsh, on Church Road off Rt. 183 
2nd Meeting place: 10:00 am, Bubeck Park, off Rt. 443, Schuylkill Haven 

For more information and further directions, contact: 610-678-5245 

Friday, August 23, 2013

Saturday September 21, 2013 - Port Clinton Fire Tower / Appalachian Trail


6 to 7 miles

How about a fall hike in the Blue Mountains? Perhaps some of the leaves will be changing! This is a shuttle hike. We will start at the fire tower and walk to the Gold Spring for a taste of the refreshing “mountain dew” from the ever flowing spring. We will then go south on the AT and stop to see the Panther Spring and end our walk at a hunters parking lot.

Meeting place: 9:30 am, Redner’s parking lot in Leesport off Rt. 61 North 

for more information and further directions, contact: 610-286-6886 

Friday, August 16, 2013

Saturday September 14, 2013 - Blue Marsh Lake Hike


Approx. 7 miles

Late summer/early fall hike over the hills and through the woods with our leader.

Meeting place: 10:00 am, Church Road parking lot off Rt. 183 

For more information and further directions, contact: 610-670-1119 

Friday, August 9, 2013

Saturday September 7, 2013 - Nolde Forest


Approx. 5 miles

Follow the leaders who know the trail at Nolde better than anyone! Bring water and wear sturdy shoes.

Meeting place: 9:00 am, Sawmill parking lot off Rt. 625 

For more information or further directions, contact: 610-777-4223 

Saturday, August 3, 2013

Saturday August 31, 2013 - Schuylkill River Trail


Approx 6 to 7 miles

Follow Kay as she leads this hike starting at Angstadt Lane Trailhead behind Hafer Petroleum off Rt. 724. We will hike to Gibraltar and take a quick tour of the Allegheny Aqueduct Historical Park. Our return will be by Old River Road, eventually returning to our starting point by the Schuylkill River Trail. Dress appropriately for the weather and carry water. Part of the trail will be open to the sun while other parts of the trail are shaded.
Meeting place: 10:00 am, Angstadt Lane behind Hafer Petroleum off Rt. 724 near I-176 Morgantown Expressway

For more information or further directions, contact: 610-796-7602